Complaint Investigation
Inspection Summary
Medilodge Of Capital Area
Citations
1
CMS Rating
2/5
Beds
120
Provider ID
235653
Healthcare Facility
Medilodge Of Capital Area
Lansing, MI · View full profile →
Medilodge of Capital Area in Lansing, MI — inspection on February 25, 2026.
Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.
Inspection Findings
FF0600
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
During the onsite survey, past noncompliance (PNC) was cited after the facility implemented actions to correct the noncompliance which included interviews, skin, and pain assessments on all residents, all staff abuse education, weekly abuse audits.
The facility was able to demonstrate monitoring of the corrective action and maintained compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in Lansing, MI, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Medilodge of Capital Area or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.